Growing a Business

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What CMOs Need to Know About AI Adoption in Marketing Teams

AI is reshaping marketing, but there's a major disconnect: CMOs are embracing AI-driven strategies while entry-level marketers remain skeptical. Can companies close the gap before falling behind?

Free Webinar | February 26: How to Avoid 3 Costly and Common Marketing Mistakes

Join our 2/26 webinar with author and coach Darcy Juarez to learn time-saving and money-saving tips to refine your messaging and reach your audience effectively. Register now!

Want to Go Viral? 3 Strategies to Make Your Next Campaign Go Viral

In a day when everything and everyone wants to go viral, the public relations industry is tasked with trying to discover what makes something go viral, and if there is a winning formula, can it be reliably reproduced for multitudes of companies and businesses? Read on to learn why the answer is a complex combination of "yes" and "no."

"Idea Bombing" happens when leaders constantly disrupt team priorities with new ideas, causing chaos and hindering productivity. To prevent it, leaders should prioritize transparently, create decision-making buffers, and build a culture focused on execution.

Don't Bank on Holiday Sales to Save Your Bottom Line — Here's How to Engage the Discount-Driven Customer Year-Round

Consumers are expected to hit holiday spending records this year with more shoppers than ever looking for deals. Instead of focusing on what's directly in front of them, retailers should be looking ahead to the next holiday season and offering deal-hunting solutions year-round.

Planning Your 2025 Strategy? Don't Make These 5 Critical Mistakes

Avoiding these common pitfalls can increase the likelihood of your 2025 strategy succeeding.

It's Time for Entrepreneurs to Expand to China — This Strategy Is the Smartest Choice

Historically, global companies have expanded into China through joint ventures with local companies. It is now easier than ever to expand into China alone through a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise.

How Do You Stop Porch Pirates From Stealing Christmas? These Top Tips Will Help Secure Your Deliveries.

Over 100 million packages were stolen last year. Here are top tips to make sure your stuff doesn't get swiped.

Simplify this Important Business Ownership Reporting with FileForms for Just $89

Learn how FileForms can help you quickly and accurately complete your BOI report, so you can focus on driving your business forward.

Holidays mean different working hours for companies and different schedules for employees that take off. Before you and your team enjoy some much deserved time off, it is important to put a crisis management plan in place so your business is ready to tackle any issue that crops up.

What Every Entrepreneur Should Prepare for in 2025 — These Trends Could Make or Break Your Business

With AI, shifting supply chains and political forces reshaping the landscape, businesses across every sector face a pivotal year ahead. Here are three hard-won lessons that have helped me adapt to market changes — and can help you thrive in 2025.

This Is the Simple Marketing Hack Your Business Needs to Drive Sales All Year Long

Seasonality isn't just for holiday pop-up shops. Spotting and understanding the cyclical trends in your business and industry can help you maximize profits throughout the year.

I've Worked with Hundreds of Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Teams. Here's How to Get the Right People Onboard

One of the biggest mistakes I've seen small business owners make is putting off their first hire. Here's how to know when you're ready to scale – and how to get the right candidates.

This Simple Rule-of-Thumb About Annual Raises Will Reduce Employee Turnover

If you're looking to keep your best employees, maintain morale and stay competitive in today's market, the secret might be in your approach to annual raises.

There's a Growing Demand For This New Type of Professional — Here's Why Your Startup Needs Them, Too.

As startups evolve, a new breed of talent — the "boulder climber" — is emerging: adaptable professionals who balance strategic vision with hands-on execution. Learn why these versatile hires are redefining success in lean, agile teams.

For entrepreneurs of color, the pursuit of success can often feel like an uphill battle. While fellow entrepreneurs are doing well, scaling their businesses, building their teams, and getting national recognition, we might compare our business and professional trajectory to theirs and wonder why the same success hasn't happened to us.

I'm Disabled — And Here Are 3 Meaningful Ways Your Company Can Foster a More Inclusive Workplace

I've lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I've seen firsthand what true inclusion can do for an organization.

We're Still Far From an Equal Workplace for Marginalized Communities. Employers Need to Follow These Steps for a Path to a More Equitable Future.

For Black, brown and other people from marginalized groups in the workplace, there continue to be stark inequalities that hinder our success.

This One Act of Courage Completely Shifted My View on Leadership

It's not always easy to do the right thing. I've learned a lot of great lessons from leaders, but sometimes the best lessons come from our peers. Here's what one peer did that blew me away and the four insights I had from it.

How to Spark Some Spontaneity in Your Hybrid Work Environment

Balancing hybrid work with spontaneous collaboration and personal connections is crucial for maintaining a vibrant workplace culture.

Watch Out for These 5 Consequences of Too Much Collaboration

Beware of the collaboration trap! Too much collaboration causes overload, and well-intentioned efforts to have broad collaboration can backfire.

Choosing a PR firm is a personal decision. But it's also one that should be driven by serious considerations and fair assessments of professionalism. Here's some advice from a PR pro on how to make the best choice for your business.

Why Prioritizing Connections Will Be the Superpower That Drives Your Success

Establishing a connection-first culture can mean the difference between lasting success and failure as a company.

11 Tactics You Need to Build a Happy and Healthy Remote Team

Despite many major companies forcing their employees back to the office, remote work still remains the preferred option. Here's why my company leaned into remote work long after the pandemic and how you can create a productive, healthy environment without a physical office.

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As an AI keynote speaker, I've learned that the organizations leading with AI aren't waiting for the perfect strategy — they're taking action, testing and adapting at an accelerated pace. The future of AI is now, and success comes from continuous experimentation, reskilling and embracing change rather than waiting for the perfect solution.

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A Finance Expert's 5-Minute Hack to Make More Money in 2025

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The world is full of smart, capable professionals whose businesses didn't succeed — not for lack of skill, but for lack of business know-how. And I was one of them. Here's what I learned about running a business that law school never taught me.

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We Live in a Time of Constant Disruption — 3 Steps to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity

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